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June 9, 2026
Blandford: Garrison cinema June showings
Dorset: Family fun event at Wareham quay - Sat 20th June
Family fun event featuring steam engines, live entertainment, food stalls and children's fair rides/stalls and much more. Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Aldershot: The Cafe Tesco Free Breakfast For Armed Forces Personnel & Veterans on Sunday 28th June
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Dorset: Wool village community cinema movie 'Song Sung Blue' - Fri 19th May
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June 8, 2026
BFBS appoints Adam Waters as Director of AI Culture and Gaming
Adam Waters, Director of AI Culture and Gaming
BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) has appointed Adam Waters as Director of AI Culture and Gaming, where he will lead two strategic areas of the business, with a focus on gaming alongside the organisation’s AI capability and remains part of the senior leadership team.
In this new role, Adam will continue overseeing the growth of BFBS Esports as a core part of BFBS’ welfare and audience engagement offer, helping the organisation reach and connect with younger serving personnel.
Alongside this, he will further develop BFBS’ AI culture function into everyday working practices, supporting teams to build the skills and confidence needed to use new technologies effectively and securely.
Adam will also reshape the charitable arm of the BFBS Academy, bringing together AI and gaming to support veterans and serving personnel in developing the skills needed to access fast-growing sectors across technology and media.
The appointment reflects BFBS’ ambition to futureproof its services and evolve alongside the audience it serves, ensuring the organisation remains relevant and equipped for an ever-changing media landscape.
Adam steps into the role after co-founding and leading BFBS Creative, BFBS’ commercial agency, where he oversaw growth in creative capability and supported UK Defence and partners through strategic storytelling and audience connection.
Adam Waters, BFBS Director of AI Culture and Gaming said: “Gaming and esports continue to be one of the most effective ways we connect with younger serving personnel and support wellbeing. Alongside that, as AI continues to evolve across BFBS, my focus will be to help teams use it in a practical and productive way.”
Ben Chapman, BFBS CEO added: “This is a significant step and deliberate investment in how we are shaping BFBS and increasing its relevance for our current and future armed forces, with a particular focus through gaming, while also developing our use of artificial intelligence across the organisation, ensuring BFBS remains a trusted and effective media service.”
Adam will step away from the day-to-day leadership of BFBS Creative as the organisation continues to build on the strong foundations already in place.
HIVE In Action: Team BFC engage with BFBS Training
Our Army HIVE team in Cyprus recently underwent team training with their local BFBS colleagues, and learnt how to present and record an audio script.
Whilst most of the team were initially a bit nervous about doing this, they totally got on board and embraced learning these new skills working with our BFBS partners. They have now produced a recording that will be used to promote how HIVE’s service can help the BFC community via BFBS radio and other audio channels on Island.
Well done HIVE team BFC, and thanks to the Cyprus BFBS team for facilitating such a valuable team training session.
Northern Ireland: Antrim Job Fair - Saturday 27th June
11am - 4pm
Come say Hello and Engage with local employers from across Antrim.
Find out about the exciting career opportunities from various sectors including retail, hospitality & manufacturing, healthcare and more!
Exciting opportunities await!
Jobs & Benefits Northern Ireland, @Antrim and Newtownabbey
Information provided by HIVE NI
Warrington Armed Forces Day - 26th & 27th June - Free Family Event
TWO DAYS. ONE HUGE FESTIVAL. FREE ENTRY.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS — from 6pm
Royal Marines Masters vs RAF Rugby League Masters
The FIRST EVER Dave Boden Challenge Cup
Crosfields Rugby LEGENDS vs Army Rugby League Masters
80 minutes of full‑contact, open‑age, bone‑shaking rugby.
This one is going to be special.
SATURDAY — from 10am - A full day of elite
3‑Way Masters Tournament
Royal Marines RL vs Army Development XIII — battle for the Birdsall Bowl
The Mercian Regiment vs The Duke Of Lancaster's Regiment— mates vs mates, pride on the line
MAIN EVENT – 3:30pm
Crosfields Select XIII vs Army Rugby League Senior XIII
End‑to‑end, high‑intensity, no‑backing‑down rugby.
The game everyone talks about.
AND IT’S NOT JUST RUGBY…Bring the whole family — because ALL of this is FREE:
- Inflatable obstacle courses
- Paintball & Airsoft ranges
- Fairground rides
- Face painting
- Kids’ gifts & activities
- Military vehicles & displays
- Armed Forces stands & stalls
- Community groups & traders
- HUGE Charity Raffle & TOM’bola
- Food stalls
- FOUR bars at rugby‑club prices
Saturday 27 June — from 10:30am until late
(England vs Panama at 10pm!)
Information provided by Weeton HIVE
North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: AWS Summer Family Trips now available to book
Please email email josh.kingston102@mod.gov.uk to book your spaces on the family trips posted above.
For details of the other Summer activities for children, please visit https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2026/05/north-wiltshire-gloucestershire-aws.html
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
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